There are many RVs out there too, and they don't sink a ground rod every
time they park.
Use a GFCI outlet, and I think you'll be at the same safety level as
other portable systems.
(Is there an ice structure building inspector?)
You could still heat up a copper rod with a torch and then drive it into
the ice just to say you did.
Post some pics this winter when its in.
(P.S. optimum array angle will probably be as much as 80 deg due to the
ice reflection, and peak power could be over 125% of nameplate, use an
amp meter to adjust tilt)
Ray Walters
On 8/9/2011 7:09 AM, Exeltech wrote:
First .. why are you grounding a portable system? It's not required.
In [29 CFR 1926.404(f)(3)(i)], OSHA states the frame of a portable
generator need not be grounded (connected to earth).
If it's a fuel-powered generator, the NEC 250.34 states the frame may
serve as the ground as long as normally non-current-carrying metal parts
of equipment and the equipment grounding conductor terminals of the
receptacles are connected to the generator frame.
This is even more applicable if the system is all low-voltage DC only.
Dan
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